Equussource Feature Articles: Summer 2009 Issue
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Time Changes Everything
A little over three years ago we launched the vibrant EquuSSource magazine. And since then we’ve captured stories from amazing Southern States customers. Our stories have featured those who have persevered to win major championships, who work night and day to cure crippling diseases and who rise early every morning to care for their pride and joy.
Feature Story: Hylton Quarter Horses
Aristotle. Socrates. Plato. History’s great philosophers are few and far between, but there is one living today on Hylton Quarter Horse Farms in Gainesville, Virginia. Her wisdom encompasses both human and equine happiness, and she dispenses sage insights on these subjects like … well … a sage. Her name is Cecilia Hylton, and she has life in the Quarter Horse world figured out.
Feature Story: Pony Power
The life of any human being can be touched and changed forever by the soul of a horse. The quiet, comforting presence of an equine companion has the ability to reach places within our hearts and minds that can, for too long, remain untouched. In the depth of their bright gazes a person can explore their own heart and the gentle roll and swell of their movement under a rider can encourage an awakening within body, mind and soul.
Training Tips: Selecting the Right Bit for Your Horse
Whether you are selecting a bit to fine-tune your prize show horse or to counteract some equine shenanigans, choosing a bit can be a challenging endeavor. When my students ask me for advice on bit selection I remind them to think of the word brakes.
2009 Foals For Love Photo Contest Results
They’re back! Enjoy the heart-winning pictures in our 2009 Foals For Love Contest! Once again, we loved your photographs so much that we decided to share some of the notable entries along with the winner.
New Contest: 2009 "On the Go!" Photo Contest
Whoa! Stop and think a minute - summer outings are here, so why not take your camera, capture the moment and share your memories with us! On vacation with your horse, traveling to some place far away only to end up back in the saddle, or, an everyday summer moment in the barn or pasture—capture it on film.
Jessi's Q & A: Tips for saving money in the horse world
With all the doom and gloom in the economy right now, I’d still like to be able to go to a few shows this summer in order to keep my mind sane. What are some ways I can save money while still getting some time in the show ring?
Celebrating The Southern States Family
Outstanding Equine Employee - Todd Berger of Berger's Agway
A warm and sunny summertime “thank you” for all that you do goes out to Todd Berger of Berger’s Agway in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. Todd has given our valued customers 26 years of exceptional service and has developed an extensive knowledge of product lines. His commitment, wisdom, and caring spirit have brought many outstanding accolades from customers and within Southern States.
